Imbecilic insanity
August 27, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Filed under Featured Articles
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is reported as having called the American Administration’s total pullout from Afghanistan as imbecilic. Read more
Ron Dermer and Noa Tishby to join International Line-up at Virtual Gala for JNF’s 120th Anniversary
August 25, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Ron Dermer, Israel’s 18th Ambassador to the US, Noa Tishby, actress and activist, Elon Gold, comedian and actor, and, leading Israeli and Eurovision singer Eden Alene will headline JNF’s Virtual Gala marking the organisation’s 120th anniversary.
Israeli officials: Palestinian incendiary devices started fires in border communities
Nine fires broke out on Monday near Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip that Israeli investigators believe were started by incendiary balloons launched from the Hamas-controlled enclave, reported Ynet. Read more
Aug-29 8pm zoom: Dr Norman Swan talks to the head of the Israel team searching for a COVID treatment
August 20, 2021 by J-Wire
Filed under Dates for your Diary
Professor Nadir Arber will talk with Dr Norman Swan about the drug he has developed to treat COVID. Read more
Dr Norman Swan talks to the head of the Israel team searching for a COVID treatment
August 20, 2021 by A J-Wire community service announcement
Filed under Have You Heard?
Professor Nadir Arber will talk with Dr Norman Swan about the drug he has developed to treat COVID. Read more
Fire Commissioner: worst blaze in Jerusalem area caused by Man
August 16, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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The worst blaze to wreak havoc on the forests surrounding Jerusalem in decades was caused by man, firefighting investigators estimate. Read more
Australia’s good work in the Negev
August 10, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Triguboff Switch Centre in the Negev launched its first summer camp for 50 youngsters from the Bedouin villages of Rahat, Lakia, Hora, and Kuseife, whose parents are employed in the Idan Hanegev Industrial Zone. Read more
Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza in response to ongoing arson attacks
Israeli warplanes struck Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip early on Saturday morning in response to the launch of airborne incendiary devices into Israeli territory, the Israeli military reported. Read more
JNF Educators Tour
January 16, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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75 educators from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and NZ recently returned from the JNF Australia Educators Study Tour in Israel. Read more
Ceremony at Living Memorial site in Jerusalem pays tribute to 9/11 victims
An annual ceremony was held at the 9/11 Living Memorial site in Jerusalem on Tuesday night to honour victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in the United States. Read more
KKL-JNF and B’nai B’rith mark heroism of Jewish Rescuers during Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony
May 3, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The B’nai B’rith World Centre in Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) have held a unique joint Holocaust commemoration ceremony on Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day (Yom Hashoah). Read more
Kids get a ‘time out’ from the unrest near Gaza
August 28, 2018 by Rachel Kontorovich - JNS
Filed under Featured Articles
For five months now, since March 2018, Israeli communities bordering Gaza have sustained ongoing terrorism and arson from hundreds of rockets and incendiary devices, causing constant stress and chaos for the 50,000 people who call this region home…writes Rachel Kontorovich/JNS. Read more
Carmel students visit the Negev
July 18, 2018 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
Filed under Younger Minds
Changemakers shine
June 28, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Perth’s Carmel School graduate Talya Faigenbaum and current Year 12 student, Gila Cherny recently won in their categories at the JNF B’nai B’rith Jewish Changemaker Awards in Sydney. Read more
Dassi Erlich tells her story
JNFNSW, in collaboration of the Jewish House and The Australian Jewish News, raised awareness for victims of child sexual abuse and support for the Association of Rape Crisis Centres in Israel. Read more
The truth behind Fauda
June 21, 2018 by Community newsdesk
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JNFuture is the gateway for the next generation of active Jewish leadership. Read more
Rob Schneider honoured in Israel
November 18, 2017 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
Filed under News
The Gushing Pond at the Rosh Tzippor Bird Park in Ramat Gan was dedicated in honor of Robert Schneider, former CEO of JNF Australia in the presence of many dignitaries, colleagues, family, and friends. Read more
KKL-JNF workers protest government actions outside Prime Minister’s office
Employees of the Keren Kayemet Le’Israel-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) protested outside Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem against the government’s intention to legislate a law in the Knesset that will significantly damage the independence and functioning of the KKL-JNF. Read more
Inauguration of the Beersheba Museum
Following the ceremony in Beersheba commemorating the 100th anniversary of the historic ANZAC battle that triumphed over the Ottoman Empire during WWI, leaders from Israel, Australia, New Zealand and KKL-JNF came together to inaugurate the ANZAC Museum established by the Keren Kayemet Le’Israel (KKL-JNF) and JNF Australia. Read more
JNF Emergency Appeal
November 25, 2016 by J-Wire News Service
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An urgent appeal has been launched by the JNF to raise funds to cover the cost of fighting widespread fires which are enveloping areas across Israel. Read more
Bird watching in the centre of Tel Aviv
November 9, 2016 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
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The dream of the Bird-watching Center in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park’s Rosh Tzippor Forest is becoming a reality thanks to JNF Australia and one of its major donors. Read more
Rabin memorial in Double Bay
November 2, 2015 by Henry Benjamin
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Nestling in the shade of an olive tree sits a memorial to the late Yitzhak Rabin….not in Israel but metres away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney’s busy Double Bay. Read more
Restored Allenby park opened
May 21, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under JNF, News
JNF Victoria has shared presidency
March 24, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
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Michael Carp will become Co-President of JNF Victoria together with Simone Szalmuk-Singer, the current Victorian President. Read more
Operating under Knesset law
March 12, 2015 by Dan Springer
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Recent assertions by the UIA about their “unique” status has raised serious concerns within the boardrooms and offices of other Zionist organisations…writes JNF CEO Dan Springer.
New group for JNF
March 6, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
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JNF has recently created a new and exciting group for ‘young retirees’ called Zahav, or gold in English. Read more
The Changemakers
March 3, 2015 by J-Wire Staff
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B’nai B’rith & JNF will acknowledge those whose contributions have helped society. Read more
Triguboffs at dedication of an IDF meeting place
February 23, 2015 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
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Sydney’s Harry and Rhonda Triguboff are the patrons of a recently dedicated green meeting place in Raanana for lone soldiers who immigrated to Israel without their parents. Read more
Melbourne JNF supporters tour the Negev
January 21, 2015 by Ahuva Bar-Lev
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JNF supporters from Melbourne have toured the Negev and Gaza Border. Read more
Calling all game-changers
December 21, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
Filed under B'nai B'rith NSW, JNF, News
B’nai B’rith Alfred Dreyfus Anti Defamation Unit and JNF Australia are calling for nominations for their annual National “Game Changers” Awards. Read more








